Freeman HKD

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Freeman HKD
Birth nameEmegy Slyvester Chizanga
Also known asFreeman HKD, HKD Boss, Doctor we magitare,Sly
Born (1988-06-22) June 22, 1988 (age 35)
Bindura, Zimbabwe
OriginZimbabwean
GenresDancehall
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2009–present
LabelsHKD Records

Freeman HKD Boss (born June 22, 1988), born Emegy Slyvester Chizanga, is a Zimdancehall artist who rose to prominence after release of Joina City [1] single. [2] [3]

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Early life

Freeman HKD was born in Bindura, Mashonaland Central province of Zimbabwe in a family of 6. He grew up in Bindura town where he attended his early education. [4]

Career background

Freeman started his music career in 2009 when he recorded his first track Unondipa Rudo which was produced by WeMaNuff Nhubu. Before becoming a recording artist, he was a professional footballer playing for Mwana Africa F.C. in first division league at the time, he also spent a considerable time of his life in the late 2000s as a butcher boy in the Waterfalls area. [5] As an underground artist, Freeman HKD continued to record more tracks including Unondipa Rudo, Ellen, Mapatya, Mhuka Nhatu, Murondatsimba, Handichakuda and Ndoda.

In 2010, Freeman HKD met Dj Staera who introduced him to Hillary Mutake of Punchline Entertainment [6] and there after, he started doing public performances, his first performance was at a high school in Banket in late 2010. His big break came with the release of his track Joina City, the song became a hit on radio stations in Zimbabwe. Freeman was listed as one of the 100 most influential young Zimbabweans of 2013. [7]

In 2012, Freeman HKD established HKD Records a record label which houses numerous popular and some award-winning artists including Daruler, Delroy, Vivian, Black Warrior, Crystal and Maggikal, so he is also referred to as HKD Boss.

In April 2023, Freeman HKD established a soccer team, Gallis FC.

In September 2023, Freeman HKD went on to establish another soccer team, Gallis Legends. Freeman HKD captains the team.

Both teams currently do not play in any competitive league but they occasionally host and play in various tournaments. [8] [9]

Discography

Freeman HKD has recorded 12 studio albums:

Albums

Mixtapes

Singles

Radio hits

Freeman HKD has had several hits across Zimbabwean radio stations from his breakout song Joina City in 2013. In October 2013 to December 2013, Shaina single was voted in radio charts [24] [25] [26] then in 2014, his song Bata Ruwoko Rwangu was in radio top charts for eight weeks from March [27] to early May 2014. [28] [29] Freeman HKD continued to have radio success with other singles over the years, in 2019 his single Ngaibake won song of the year and Nzenza was named the most played song on radio.

Other most performing tracks on radio include:

Awards

Personal life

Freeman HKD is married to Barbra Chinhema since 2012. [48] [49]

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